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History of Doncrest

Doncrest is believed to have been given its name by the town planners of Richmond Hill in the 1980s as a nod, to the Don River.

Lifestyle

There are stores, eateries and various professional and medical establishments situated along Highway 7, in the area, around Leslie Street. This section of the road is known for its shopping malls as a multitude of independent Asian shops and restaurants.

Ed Sackfield Arena and Fitness

The Ed Sackfield Arena and Fitness Studio located at 311 Valleymede Drive has recently undergone a renovation and expansion. As part of the upgrade a new section has been added which features an NHL ice pad, a state of the art fitness studio, an aerobics room updated change rooms and even a walking track.

Adjacent, to this facility is David Hamilton Park. In times the park has been revitalized with brand play areas for children to enjoy a refreshing splash pad for hot summer days versatile courts for various sports activities newly constructed walkways for leisurely strolls or jogs in natures embrace.

Additionally comfortable seating areas have been added throughout the park along with lighting arrangements and upgrades to existing sports facilities. Next, to the park is Blackmore Tennis Club. A wonderful community based club that caters to tennis enthusiasts of all ages and skill levels.

Transit

In this neighbourhood there are a total of 88 transit stops. One of the rail stations available is Langstaff GO. Doncrest has a number of commuters who primarily rely on vehicles, for their travels and many of them commute, to neighbouring cities.

Destination of Residents Commute

  • Commute within the city – 17%
  • Commute to another city – 81%

Various Modes of Commuting

  • Vehicle – 79%
  • Transit – 16%
  • Walk/bike – 3%

Duration of Residents Commutes

  • 15 to 29 minutes – 28%
  • 30 to 44 minutes – 28%
  • 45 to 59 minutes – 10%
  • 60 minutes and over – 16%
  • Less than 15 minutes – 14%

Doncrest Elementary & Secondary High Schools

Doncrest is known for its elementary and secondary schools offering a variety of special programs. Within the neighbourhood there are 5 schools, 4 Catholic schools and 1 private school. The special programs available, at these schools include Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, Immersion and Montessori education.

  • Public Schools: 5
  • Catholic Schools: 4
  • Private Schools: 1

Public

  • ÉS Norval-Morrisseau
  • Thornlea SS
  • Doncrest PS
  • Adrienne Clarkson PS
  • Académie de la Moraine

Catholic

  • ÉSC Renaissance
  • ÉÉC Sainte-Marguerite-Bourgeoys-Markham
  • Christ the King Catholic ES
  • St Robert Catholic HS

Private

  • TMS School – Bayview

Doncrest Parks & Facilities

You’ll have no trouble finding fun at the parks and recreational facilities, in this area. In Doncrest the parks offer playgrounds for children, sports areas and even opportunities for skating. There are a total of six parks, in Doncrest with a 23 facilities. On average each park has three amenities.

  • Number of Parks: 6
  • Number of Recreation Facilities: 23

Recreation Facilities in Neighbourhood Parks

  • Playgrounds – 4
  • Arena – 1
  • Rink – 1
  • Tennis Courts – 6
  • Basketball Courts – 2
  • Ball Diamonds – 3
  • Sports Fields – 2
  • Trails – 3
  • Fitness/Weight Room – 1

Doncrest Homes

Doncrest boasts an amount of two storey detached starter homes that exhibit a charming Neo Georgian architectural style. These homes, constructed during the 1980s and 90s stand out with their pinkish red brick exteriors and well matched interlock driveways featuring prominent garages attached to the front of each house.

Furthermore there is also a selection of rise and mid rise condominiums situated on the outer streets, within this neighbourhood.

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